The Gifts Along the Way | Postcards from Abbey Road #7


One week from today...we record.

Dear Reader

Welcome to Postcard #7 from Abbey Road!

One week from today, Frances and I will begin recording our own parts in Nashville for our upcoming Christmas album with the London Symphony Orchestra.

As that milestone approaches, I've been reflecting on our week in London while the orchestra recorded at Abbey Road - and on the unexpected little gifts we discovered along the way.

Swans.
A ladybug.
A feather.
A rainbow.

Looking back, I don't think they were signs of good luck.

I think they were invitations to slow down, notice, and be grateful.

Rather than tell the whole story here, I wrote a new blog post called The Gifts Along the Way, and if you have a moment...

👉 Read the blog here »


Thank you for continuing to follow this incredible journey. Next week...we record.

With gratitude,

Kirstin

P.S. If all goes according to plan, I'll be sharing a few behind-the-scenes moments from the Nashville sessions (and maybe the phot shoot?!) on social media throughout the week. Join us on Instagram and Facebook - we'd love to have you follow along!


Fundraising Progress
91.8%!

We now have 258 donors! Our goal is to get to 300 - and that's with a donation in any amount.

With less than $13,000 to raise, we are on our way to an amazing album release later this year! We are SO close. Help us complete this journey which also helps our charitable partner
MSFitEffect!

Click on the graph if you would like to join us or would like to contribute again:


Upcoming Performances
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  • July 26 - Nashville First Baptist Church - prelude to 8:30 AM service
  • July 27-29 - The Nashville Sessions (private)
  • August 16 - Masonic Village Brunch (private)
  • August 23 - Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster PA - special music throughout 10:30 AM service

For the full listing of our future events, click here.


Did You Know?

Anyone can explore our Newsletter Hub to read previous editions of our e-newsletter and get caught up on all the adventures, insights, and milestones along the way:


The Gift of a Review is Priceless!


Thank you for your support!
Please take care Reader and have a wonderful week ~

Until next time,

Kirstin & Frances

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An abundance of gratitude for these wonderful businesses who share our vision and are supporting our album.

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On the heels of their 2022 Billboard-charting and award winning album, Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost as the duo Double Keyed continue to delight audiences with their heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their unique and contemplative sound takes the listener on a journey that resonates long after their performances. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in 2022 in Nashville, TN and in November of that same year it was nationally recognized by reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated by the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and was also awarded “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Fast forward to 2026 - now you can join an exciting new adventure that provides sanctuary to souls and spreads the joy of music worldwide. Frances and Kirstin, along with Nashville’s Phillip Keveren, are collaborating to create a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. With Keveren’s renowned arranging and production skills, and the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording prowess, Double Keyed is already in the process of crafting a second captivating instrumental Christmas album. In April 2026 they met with the London Symphony at Abbey Road Studios as they recorded they recorded the orchestral parts to this cinematic masterpiece. The album is on track for a November 2026 release. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on this epic adventure!

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